Monday, October 21, 2013

Montgomery Regional Airport to conduct disaster exercise Tuesday

MONTGOMERY, AL -

The Montgomery Regional Airport (Dannelly Field) will conduct a ‘live' emergency preparedness exercise Tuesday, October 22, from approximately 8:00 – 11:00 A.M.

Airport first-responders as well as emergency response teams from various federal, state and local agencies will practice emergency procedures by responding to a simulated aircraft accident at the airport.

The goal of the exercise is to improve the coordination and efficiency of responding units by simulating conditions they would encounter in the event of an actual aircraft emergency.

"AIRPORT DISASTER EXERCISE" signs have been positioned along Hwy 80 near the airport's main entrance and inside the terminal building itself to notify passengers, patrons and the general public that a disaster exercise is in progress.  

Hwy 80 will remain open at all times, but people driving near the airport the morning of Oct 22 should expect to encounter numerous emergency vehicles transiting the airport during the exercise period and drive accordingly. 

INFORMATION SOURCE: Montgomery Regional Airport

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